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Poetry about Monsters : post Tennyson�s Kraken
After reading the Kraken or similar poems, students can come up with ideas to write their own in groups using this sheet (copied onto A3 size) as a brainstorming activity. Display around the class and ask students for feedback and ideas. Get them to write it and post it around class. Students share and then write in groups/individually.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 1
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Harry Potter: Literary Devices for Building Suspense and Mystery
This is a literature lesson on the first Harry POtter book where there is a lot of examples of suspense and mystery. Though there is great emphasis on other characters of the book, Mr. Dursley is a fine example for study. Here, an analysis of most literary devices are available for study on writer�s craft to build suspense, mystery and anticipation...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: reading
Downloads: 16
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The Battle at Stamford Bridge Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada
This worksheet is to be used after reading about the Battle at Stamford Bridge. You can use it in groups or make it a competition to see if a group comes up with the best answers / game plan. Evaluate at the end by asking students about the choices Harold Godwin makes and how this may affect his chances of winning against William, Duke of Normandy ...
Level: elementary
Age: 11-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 0
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Sentence openers for discussion
Use when doing formal discussions as guide.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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Properties of metals and Non-metals
This is a set of cards which can be used as a card sort for groups or it can be made into a set to match. I like using it to play �happy families�. I also get students to pick one from their set and have a game of "who am I". You can also get students to get in groups of three and use drama techniques to act the various properties. Other students c...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 7
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Writing Book Reviews : A Framework for Scaffolding
A step by step worksheet to guide pupils to producing their own book review. Useful as a starting point, students can then go on to use this as a means to compare with models of book reviews and see the structure of a review.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 36
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Debating/arguing
This is a good speaking exercise for students as it helps them talk about the various topics with the guidance of a framework. Please go over the etiquette first for supporting an idea, objecting and interrupting.
Level: advanced
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 28
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Specialised Cells
For science content on this topic, use this as a printable or cut them up as cards to play as a �happy family� set of three. Alternatively, use them as review by sticking/pinning any category on students backs to play a �Who Am I" game. The rest of the cards can be stuck up around the room. Yet another variation is the game of 20 questions/statemen...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 0
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Learning Skills Discussion board
Use this board as a start to conversation in groups about learning skills using the conditionals. You will need a deck of cards and a point system for great answers. Divide the deck so that each student receives 4 cards or more in smaller groups. If short of time, use the questions as a start to impromptu speaking or role play with students selecti...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: others
Downloads: 20
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Essay framework for Argumentative Writing
Use this after an activity with graphic organisers to structure a piece of argumentative writing. Includes linking words.
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 35
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